Which of the Following Should Not Influence a Firm's Dividend

question 27

Multiple Choice

Which of the following should not influence a firm's dividend policy decision?

• A) A strong preference by most shareholders for current cash income versus capital gains.
• B) Constraints imposed by the firm's bond indenture.
• C) The fact that much of the firm's equipment has been leased rather than bought and owned.
• D) The fact that Congress is considering changes in the tax law regarding the taxation of dividends versus capital gains.
• E) The firm's ability to accelerate or delay investment projects.

Appreciate the role of task and external behaviors in ensuring coordination within and outside the leader's work unit.

Understand the various leadership processes and problems, including common process problems and methods leaders develop their agendas.

Evaluate the influence of leaders on the task commitment of a team and how they can positively impact a subordinate's task commitment.

Examine the role of interpersonal skills in leadership for developing cooperative relationships and resolving conflicts.

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